Salvia ‘Pink Amistad’ is a graceful, pollinator-loving perennial with strong structure and an extended bloom season, perfect for adding vertical accent and soft color to borders, containers, or cottage-style gardens. Its compact habit is more manageable than its darker cousin, and it’s particularly striking when paired with contrasting textures—think silver-foliaged plants or ornamental grasses.
Salvia ‘Pink Amistad’ is a captivating pink-flowering relative of the beloved dark-purple Salvia ‘Amistad’. It made a splash by placing third in the RHS Chelsea Flower Show’s “Plant of the Year” awards in 2022.
Flowering: Delicate pastel-pink tubular flowers emerge from rich chocolate-brown buds, forming upright spike clusters that bloom from early summer through to autumn.
Habit & Size:
Compact, upright growth habit.
Height: approximately 90–120 cm, with most sources stating around 1.2 m.
Spread: typically between 50–70 cm.
Hardiness: Rated as half-hardy (RHS H3), tolerating light to moderate winter frosts down to approximately –5 °C (some sources suggest even slightly more hardy than the original ‘Amistad’).
Light & Soil: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, and prefers moist, well-drained soil—ideal for both chalky and loamy types.
Pollinator-Friendly: Its nectar-rich blooms are a magnet for bees, butterflies—and even hummingbird hawk-moths—making it excellent for wildlife-focused gardens.
Care & Maintenance:
Deadheading spent flowers encourages continuous blooming.
Cut back in late autumn or early spring to renew growth and maintain compact form.
Generally low maintenance; drought-tolerant once established, though will benefit from regular water in its first season.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Height | ~90–120 cm (up to 1.2 m) |
| Spread | ~50–70 cm |
| Flowering Period | Early summer to late autumn |
| Flower Color | Soft pink tubular blooms from dark buds |
| Hardiness | Half-hardy (H3; ~–5 °C) |
| Preferred Conditions | Full sun to part shade; moist, well-drained soil |
| Wildlife Value | Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, pollinating insects |
| Care | Deadhead spent flowers; cut back after frost for renewal |
Salvia ‘Pink Amistad’ is a graceful, pollinator-loving perennial with strong structure and an extended bloom season, perfect for adding vertical accent and soft color to borders, containers, or cottage-style gardens. Its compact habit is more manageable than its darker cousin, and it’s particularly striking when paired with contrasting textures—think silver-foliaged plants or ornamental grasses.
| Size | 1 Litre, 2 Litre, 3 Litre |
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